Labour is facing deep internal divisions after the Prime Minister offered only cautious support for the United States-led operation that ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Hard Left Labour MPs have condemned the Prime Minister's stance, demanding that Donald Trump be treated with the same condemnation as Vladimir Putin, and accusing the government of abandoning international law. The controversy intensified after former shadow minister Richard Burgon called the Prime Minister's response 'shameful and reckless', while other Labour MPs defended the government's position and criticised colleagues for their past support of Maduro.

The United States confirmed that Maduro and his wife were removed from Caracas and indicted on serious charges, following dramatic military action in the Venezuelan capital. The Prime Minister, wary of both US relations and internal party divisions, stressed his commitment to international law but stopped short of outright condemnation or support, prompting further criticism from Labour's left wing. Some MPs warned that the government's position could damage democracy and the UK's global standing, while others called for United Nations oversight of future elections in Venezuela.